United States v. 38 Golden Eagles or Eagle Parts

ELR Citation: ELR 20358
No(s). 86-2792 (9th Cir. Sep 9, 1987)

In an unpublished opinion, the court rules that the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act's (BGEPA's) permit system for the taking and transporting of eagle parts does not violate the First Amendment's protection for the free exercise of religion. The United States instituted a forfeiture proceeding ...